How far is Fremont, CA from Redwood Shores, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Redwood Shores, CA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Redwood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Redwood Shores.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 North: Oakland
1572 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 West: Decoto Road, Dumbarton Bridge
1793 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Decoto Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Decoto Road
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Keep slight right
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Road
148 m · 12 sec · Marsh Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
1472 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Street
782 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Redwood Shores Parkway, Air Museum
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Holly Street
807 ft · 22 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on Redwood Shores Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Redwood Shores Parkway
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Turn left onto Marlin Drive
895 ft · 37 sec · Marlin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Redwood Shores.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Decoto Road
Keep slight right
9.03 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Redwood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Redwood Shores?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Palo Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fremont and 10.6 miles from Redwood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Redwood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near East Palo Alto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Palo Alto.
Fremont station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Santa Clara station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Redwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redwood Shores
Situated along the western edge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, this master-planned community sits at an average elevation of seven feet on reclaimed tidal marshland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318800, -122.2480200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwood Shores (-122.24802, 37.53188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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